Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 4.1× | — | Brake | Avoid |
| 2024 | 7 | −33% | — | Seat Belt | Average |
| 2023 | 21 | typical | — | Headlight | Average |
| 2022 | 14 | −59% | 1 | Window & Wiper | Good |
| 2021 | 26 | −45% | 2 | Brake | Good |
| 2020 | 60 | typical | 6 | Engine | Average |
| 2019 | 44 | −51% | 1 | Transmission | Good |
| 2018 | 66 | −53% | — | Brake | Good |
| 2017 | 179 | typical | 3 | Airbag | Average |
| 2016 | 141 | −25% | 4 | Airbag | Average |
| 2015 | 171 | typical | 5 | Airbag | Average |
| 2014 | 292 | −46% | 7 | Airbag | Good |
| 2013 | 70 | −66% | 4 | Transmission | Good |
| 2012 | 132 | −41% | 6 | Body | Good |
| 2011 | 213 | 1.2× | 6 | Steering | Average |
| 2010 | 275 | 1.5× | 6 | Steering | Caution |
| 2009 | 220 | 1.2× | 8 | Steering | Average |
| 2008 | 536 | 2.6× | 6 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Enclave year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Buick Enclave problems
Latest Buick Enclave recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at…
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022.
Air bags › Frontal
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022.
Air bags › Sensor › Frontal impact
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Buick Enclave should you avoid?
2025, 2010 and 2008 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Enclave years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 2025.
What is the best year for the Buick Enclave?
2013 has the fewest complaints compared with other Enclave years at the same age, followed by 2022 and 2018. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Buick Enclave problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (770), steering (443) and engine & cooling (381). Airbag complaints peak in the 2014 model year.
How many recalls has the Buick Enclave had?
28 recalls across 2008–2025. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Buick Enclave recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.